Broadcaster Ray Hadley says he has been confronted with the "biggest personal challenge" of his life following the breakdown of his marriage this year, which has led to accusations that he is trying to derail the NSW State of Origin campaign.

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"At times I've felt like staying in bed and not coming here [to 2GB]. Some mates have suggested, 'Maybe, son, you'd better talk to someone, you might need some help'."

Origin coach Laurie Daley had accused Hadley of attempting to exert his influence and power to have Parish, who is also the Canberra Raiders' assistant coach, disciplined or stood down from his Origin coaching position.

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Hadley was said to be angered that Parish and his estranged wife had recently become involved in a relationship, and had been seen together at official NRL functions together.

"He has phoned me every day to check on my welfare. Other people have either sent me a text or called to simply say 'Are you OK?'"

News Corp Australia reported on Friday that Hadley had discussed Parish in a telephone conversation with NSW Rugby League chief executive David Trodden last week, and NSWRL directors held an unscheduled board meeting on Monday.

The Parish matter was said to have been added to the agenda of that meeting as an urgent item.

Daley has thrown his support behind Parish, and the board voted unanimously to support Daley and keep the Blues' staff. Daley also claimed that Hadley had used his radio program to attack him personally in the past week and undermine his coaching campaign with the NSW Origin team.

On Friday, Hadley did not address Daley's claims, other than to say he spoke to Daley once on Tuesday last week.

"He [Daley] was very supportive and offered his friendship. That's a friendship that's been in existence for almost 30 years. From my point of view, nothing has changed," Hadley said.

Another application was also lodged against Hadley's son Daniel, a 24-year-old police officer stationed at St Marys.

However the following day police said that, following further discussions with Mrs Hadley, the applications would be withdrawn.

The husband and wife separated days later.

Parish declined to comment when approached by Fairfax Media this week.

Hadley said that, while he expected his private life to be discussed in public because of his position, the lives of his wife and children should be off limits.

"They should be spared all of this. I've told my former wife previously, and repeat today: I wish her well and hope she can find happiness. I won't be making any more comments on the matter. It's back to business," he said.